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Encore
by Teo Cabanel
Encore by Teo Cabanel presents a soft, powdery iris foundation with a distinctive earthy carrot seed opening, evolving into a muted, milky sandalwood base. It features a subtle sweet creaminess and a trace of spicy chai-like warmth, though the gourmand aspect is understated and not particularly cake-like. The fragrance unfolds gently, with a persistent powdery and musky core that lingers quietly on the skin. While some find it evocative of chilled carrot salad or soft cream cheese, others perceive it as overly peppy with the peach note dominating for too long. It performs well in moderate to warm weather, offering mild projection and little sillage, making it ideal as a discreet, everyday scent with a gentle presence. The enigmatic character gives it a subtle yet distinctive personality, best appreciated by those who enjoy skin-scent perfumes with a clean, almost tactile quality.
Pros
- +The airy, powdery base offers a light, clean scent ideal for daily wear, especially in spring and autumn.
- +It delivers a sharp but subtle earthy carrot and milky sandalwood core that differentiates it from typical gourmands.
- +The scent has a soft, unobtrusive presence with minimal projection, making it suitable for quiet environments.
Cons
- −The dominant, tart peach note can overpower other accords, making it hard to read for some.
- −Poor longevity—most find it fades within a few hours, making it unfit for longer occasions.
- −The gourmand lean is underdeveloped; it lacks the rich, realistic cake fragrance it’s marketed to evoke.